Final Thoughts on the Best of Britain

Written by Dr. Martin Moldenhauer, Associate Professor of English at Wisconsin Lutheran College, who traveled with students to the United Kingdom in June.

This is the final blog entry from “The Best of Britain” literature trip, conducted for 17 days in Scotland and England. The eight female students who enrolled in the course and accompanied me to the United Kingdom have had a special taste of a different culture. They have learned about British and Scottish authors and their writings, and they have contributed and discussed their own reflections, blog entries and poetry. I am very satisfied with the course content and the responsive ways in which the students cooperated.

Additionally, we traveled well over 1,500 miles by bus, train, boat, and subway. We hiked many miles in the high hills of Scotland, the beautiful trails of the Lake District, and the crowded streets of London. We viewed two Shakespeare plays in person, and we heard tour guides tell us interesting facts about the area, even as we ate new foods and watched cultural behaviors that were far different from ours.

Through it all, God was with us, and we gave Him frequent thanks in gathered devotions and private petitions. He protected us with His mighty arms, and we are so grateful.

I offer my thanks to the students for a productive class, and I thank my friend and colleague, Dr. Janis Flint-Ferguson of Gordon College, for accompanying us and helping with the class in so many ways.